Scenarios about 'creative economy'
The creative economy encompasses industries and activities based on intellectual property, creativity, and innovation, including arts, media, design, and digital content. It emerged as a distinct economic sector in post-industrial societies during the late 20th century, driven by technological changes and shifting consumption patterns. In alternate history scenarios, different trajectories of the creative economy often reflect variations in technological development, intellectual property regimes, and cultural values across societies.
What If Nashville Had Democratized Its Music Industry in the Digital Era?
Exploring how Nashville might have developed if it had pioneered a more equitable, artist-centered music ecosystem during the digital disruption of the early 2000s.
What If Asheville Had Launched Its Arts-Based Revitalization a Decade Earlier?
Exploring how Asheville, North Carolina might have developed if its arts-driven urban renaissance had begun in the 1970s instead of the 1980s, potentially transforming the city's economic trajectory and relationship with its conservative state.